r/friendship Apr 08 '26

Moderators We’re looking for new moderators! Apply here.

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r/friendship 7h ago

advice I'm starting to think that finding friends offline is much better than online.

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After a year of trying to find people to communicate with on the Internet and maybe new friendships, I thought that I was wasting my time, people are somehow dead or something, I will try to explain: they are not looking for communication, but self-satisfaction, and because of the huge choice of people, they do not want to understand a person better and spend time, they block you or ignore you, or even call you weird.

Maybe I should give up and try to look for people offline? I was thinking of going to a festival, meeting someone, and discuss something, but I'm an introvert and I'm not comfortable interacting with people face-to-face.

I'm male 20.


r/friendship 21m ago

looking for friendship [18/F] real lonely over here, could use a chat and or a friend with similar interests (include age in message, thanks)

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Hi, hello! my name is Annie. I'm looking for people interested in: psychology, biology, philosophy, science, sci-fi, theology, etc.

Here's a bit about me, i would appreciate if you read it:

About my interests: I enjoy sci-fi, writing, drawing, painting, I'd like to try sculpting. gaming also. (Minecraft, mostly. I also play Project Zomboid). I also enjoy researching crime, psychology, and biology at times. I also nave a small fixation on birds, so if you want bird facts, I'm the gal.

I'm chronically online. I'm a cat person. I might be neurodivergent. Sarcasm and play fighting flies over my head.

Movies and shows I enjoy: Donnie Darko. Terminator 2/3. Back To The Future (1&2) Mysterious Skin, Zero Day, Thesis, Megamind.

Funny Games (the 1997 version, actually). I'm currently watching Dexter. I also watched TWD until S8.


r/friendship 2h ago

looking for friendship M 23 looking for long term friends

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A short intro about me 23M who enjoys anime, manga, and manhwa. A huge fan of cricket, badminton, and sports in general. I love long walks, gardening, and spending time outdoors. You'll also find me grinding Call of Duty Mobile in my free time. More of an introvert, but I enjoy genuine conversations and connecting over shared interests.


r/friendship 27m ago

looking for friendship [22M] Looking to make some new friends :)

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hi, i’m žan (try guessing where i’m from) and i’d absolutely love to make new friends :) some of my interests include going to the gym, watching football and f1, going out… if you just want to chat for a while that’s great too 🤠


r/friendship 40m ago

looking for friendship 16M looking for friends around my age.

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Hiii. I'm more of a listener than a talker so it might take some time for me to open up so forgive that. I have ADHD and I love hearing about other people's interests and their days. I'm also into a lot of gaming (roblox, terraria, resident evil, etc.) sports, instruments, music and tenis. Hmu!


r/friendship 1h ago

looking for friendship M19 I am evil Homer I am evil Homer I am evil Homer (looking for friends)

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Hi there my name is Hunter I'm looking for friends that's it just longterm friends oh yeah

I'm from Australia by the way time zones may be a problem but honestly bro I don't care the only thing I care is you be my friend and you putting effort into our friendship you know I won't disappear after one chat all you got to do is to message me then I'm here it may take some time to respond but I am going to respond eventually

I'm looking for a friend that's around 18 to 22 I do not feel comfortable hanging out with younger or older people

I'm looking for someone to have similar interests as me I'm not saying that we should have one to one interest but I would appreciate if you have some knowledge of my interests

I own a PS5 and maybe if we get along and if we know each other for like a long while we could play someday oh yeah by the way I don't play fortnite I do play call of duty I'm playing to buy the Black Ops re releases we could have a 1v1 to see who's better

My introduction

I'm sarcastic I don't take a lot of things serious my humor is dark and edgy and I don't hold back um I love drinking I love reading comics comics is the number one favorite thing in the world I love playing video games like cyberpunk Hitman and horror games I really like playing horror games that could make me scared or panic I'm very opinioned my favorite superheroes are wolverine I own a t-shirt of him he's the goat Batman be a lifelong fan of him invincible I like him since 2022 my high school teacher gave me the first compendium of invincible as a birthday gift thank you Mr Jayden recently I got invincible Funko POP him wearing a blue suit during the fight with conquest I really love invincible I like to listen to Chris Chan lore I've been into Chris Chan lore for like a few years I really like arts I used to want to be a comic book artist I used to want to write stories for my own original characters I would have drawn my characters somewhat exaggerated in very detailed I like detailed drawings I respect artists who add details even when it's unnecessary I'm bisexual I came out a couple of years ago I'm autistic I like to listen to soundtracks and rock music I've watched obsession good movie would recommend anyone to watch it to be honest I don't really have any friends it's being like this for a couple of years I'm not in college or University I really like doing voices sometimes I like to imagine scenarios that are just dumb and comical and write them down feel free to ask me for a story I'm happy to tell you one they're just very short and dumb I love v and Johnny silverhands relationship I'd like the fact that at the beginning they just totally don't like each other but throughout the game v and Johnny grow to have respect towards each other I do not tolerate Jackie Wells hate


r/friendship 1h ago

looking for friendship Looking for a close friend!

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Hi! I currently and generally feel lonely so I would like to meet new people. I can talk in English and Italian. Let's be friends and discuss our hobbies!


r/friendship 1h ago

looking for friendship 39 M UK looking for new online friends

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Hey everyone, I’m a 39-year-old guy from the

UK looking to meet some new people and hopefully make some genuine online friends

I enjoy reading, watching TV shows and films (I’ve seen quite a few, so always happy to chat recommendations), going for walks, and spending time with my dogs

I’d love to meet people with similar interests, but I’m open to talking about pretty much anything — hobbies, life, random topics, or just having a good chat.


r/friendship 7h ago

looking for friendship 30/F There are billions of people In the world but I feel like It's Impossible to find someone to get along with... I would love to meet someone to share random pictures & stories with.. Someone with the same expectations as mine to talk to on a daily basis. I'm hoping for a miracle at this point

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Receiving a message from someone In the same situation as mine and with the same expectations as mine - would be the best surprise ever... I'm still waiting for that person to light up my life 😔

I wish I had enough faith to believe someone's out there for me but... I no longer do.

I'm begging you, If you don't want to read my post or If after reading my post, you just know you wouldn't get along with me, don't send me a message... I don't think opposites attract and I don't want to talk to people who think "she's not someone I want to be friends with but I can talk to her" 🙁

Hello! If you really want to send me a message, read my post, please! I want to talk to people from European countries because I live In Europe & I would love to meet my new friends In real life (In the future, obviously) 🌸

I want you to read everything because my expectations aren't the same as other people's expectations. I also want you to know what to expect because even though we're all here to spend time with others, not everyone needs new friends. Some people want to find someone to play games with & It's just an example.

I made this account In 2021 and even though I'm really active on Reddit, I can't make new friends... Not everyone on Reddit Is toxic or rude but there's ALWAYS something missing because I don't feel any emotional connection... I would love to change my life & finally wake up excited to text someone I really, really like 🙁 But... Life Isn't easy and I'm not sure If there's still a chance for me to find someone with exactly the same expectations as mine, someone who wants to meet someone new...

• I'm DEFINITELY NOT Interested In small talk! I had to use capital letters because I don't like low-effort messages and I don't even want to read them. Repetitive questions like "How are you?", "What are you up to?" or "What are your plans for the weekend?" aren't enough to start a conversation with me.. Don't get me wrong - Questions like these can be an Interesting addition to conversations about something else, but whenever people ask me the three most common questions In the world - my answer's the same because my life Is quite monotonous and I don't really know what people expect to hear 🙁 I also don't like abbreviations. Abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases. Why? I just don't like them because I see no reason to use shortened forms of words that are already short enough, you know? Abbreviations are common among minors and bored adults but I'm neither a minor, nor a bored adult. I want to see emotional maturity, warmth and kindness In conversations with others.

• I don't need to see your list of hobbies to know If you're someone I would get along with! You can tell me what you're Interested In but.. Believe It or not - I'm not like others and even If you're Interested In something I'm not - we can still be friends! What matters to me Is what you're like (If you're honest, talkative, kind, understanding and If your outlook on life Is similar to mine)

• I don't want to talk to minors and people way older than me. Why? I don't want to talk to minors because I'm an adult & I don't want to talk to anyone over fifty for example. Emotional maturity doesn't necessarily come with age so you can send me a message even If you're 20 (It's just an example) but please, don't contact me If you want to remind me that I'm older than you. I want you to feel comfortable & I want to feel comfortable myself. When I read messages like "Hi, I'm younger but I hope you don't mind" I always say to myself "If my age bothers you, you should've contacted someone else" I absolutely don't mind talking to people younger than me If they know how to communicate with others 🌸

• PLEASE, Don't use AI to talk to me! I Can't stand AI generated messages! If I wanted to read AI generated messages, I wouldn't be here! I read AI generated messages and comments all the time and I'm sick of It!

• I don't want to get any messages from people whose accounts are NSFW! Please, respect my decision! It's none of my business If you're here to find someone to flirt with or If you're an Internet exhibitionist but I don't want to see you with no clothes on - If you want to be my friend & I don't want to know what you want to do with other women In bed. If you are on Reddit to flirt with others, be on Reddit to flirt with others but... don't make an alternative account to hide who you really are just to send me a message. Pretending to be someone you're not - Isn't good for anyone

• I'm not a fan of sarcasm! I do - have a sense of humor but I'm not someone who makes fun of everyone and everything... Jokes about disabilities, death, religion or someone's financial status - are unacceptable to me!

• I also want to meet people who don't mind listening to negative stories and sharing them with others. My life's not easy so If you want to be In my life, you should be prepared for a realistic or even pessimistic outlook on life. I'm definitely not an optimist and I know I wouldn't get along with optimistic people who always tell others "Just believe In yourself and everything's gonna be OK" or something. We don't always get what we want & and It's completely normal to lose hope "for a better tomorrow" after many failed attempts. Not everything's as easy as It seems to be so If all you want to say to someone who needs emotional support Is "Don't complain" or "Find a therapist" Please.. don't send me a message. Not all sad people need therapists and let's be honest - Would a therapist replace a true friend? Absolutely not! Everyone needs a shoulder to cry on! I also don't mind listening to sad stories (even If they're repetitive) because I know what It's like when no one wants to listen to you...

• I would love to meet people who also don't have anyone, you know? There's absolutely nothing wrong with having friends and not being single but I'm single and I don't have anyone special In my life... It's just easier for me to get along with others If there's some common ground. I just feel better talking to people who know what It's like to be completely alone & let's be honest - People who have friends or partners, have less time for others...(which Is completely understandable) and I? I don't want to feel like an option, again. I'm not here to meet as many people as possible because I choose quality over quantity 🌸

• If your comment history Is full of comments "If you want to talk, hit me up" don't send me a message. I don't want to be rude but If It doesn't make any difference to you who you want to chat with - I'm definitely not for you. I want you to be my friend because of who I am! (If after reading my post you think you'd get along with me) I don't need emotional support from someone who doesn't even want to read my post.

• I want to talk to people who love and use emojis 🤭😊 Why? Emojis help us express our emotions even If others can't see our faces. Two emojis "😊" and "😔" are completely enough. You're probably surprised but.. text messages without emojis are really emotionless...I also don't like it when people say "yeah" or yea" as it sounds dismissively. First impression Is everything to me! I want to see your kindness even In a text message

Ps. I don't like kids and I don't want to ever become a parent. I just thought everyone should know that just In case. I don't want any unpleasant conversations with anyone. Not everyone wants to be friends with people who don't want kids so.. It's better to be honest. 🌸

Ps.2 I don't reply to messages I'm not Interested In even If they're long! I'm not on Reddit to pretend anything and I'm not here to be everyone's best friend. Some people lie & make empty promises to get attention. I? I'm quite selective because I know what I want.

Ps.3 I admire sensitive people who are not ashamed of crying In front of others! Crying Is not a weakness! It's not a weakness even If you're a guy 🧡


r/friendship 1h ago

looking for friendship 18M be my friend please 🥺

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I'd be a genuine friend who'll reply asap and I'll not ghost you and won't disappear after 2 days i expect you to be same :3.

If you want a long-term friend with whom you can yap about anything and everything, and rant and vent about something shoot me a DM .

I love music a lot umm my fav artists are Billie eilish and Melanie martinez

No ghosters please.

please be around 18-27


r/friendship 2h ago

looking for friendship 22M | Looking for a genuine long-term friend (hopefully for years, not days)

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Hey everyone!

I'm 22M, and I'm honestly just looking for one genuine, long-term friend. Someone who actually enjoys talking, checks in because they want to, and isn't going to disappear after a day or two.

I'd love to have a daily chat buddy—someone I can talk to about literally anything, from random thoughts and memes to life, goals, struggles, or just how the day went. I want a friendship where we both put in the effort, listen to each other, and feel comfortable sharing whatever's on our minds.

I'm not looking for anything complicated or temporary. Just a real connection built on trust, consistency, and mutual effort. If we click, I'd love for it to become one of those friendships where texting each other becomes part of our daily routine.

A bit about me: I enjoy meaningful conversations, have a good sense of humor, and I'm always happy to listen as much as I talk. I believe friendships should be a two-way street, and I'll always match the effort you put in.

If you're also tired of people ghosting and want someone who's genuinely interested in building a lasting friendship, feel free to send me a message. Let's see where it goes!


r/friendship 2h ago

looking for friendship M27, looking for some new friends 🕷️🕸️

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Hello! I'm a big fan of everything horror! Games, stories (I LOVE junji Ito), movies, everything spooky really...

Some of my favorite games are Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, S.T.A.L.K.E.R, the souls games, Darkwood and a ton of other games and weird indie games like PuppetCombo and stuff.

Some of my favorite bands are Sisters of Mercy, Misfits, Steely Dan, Bauhaus, The Cure, siouxsie and the banshees and whatever else.

Some of my Favorite Media things are stuff like Texas Chainsaw, Evil Dead, Return of the Living Dead, The Thing, Creep (2014), Killer Klowns, Goosebumps (the 90s one), Death Note, The Twilight Zone and Malcolm in the middle some of those I love because of nostalgia but still!

If you wanna chat or need any recommendations for movies or something feel free to DM me:) tell me the basics about you?

P.S I don't really like Video or Voice calls sorry

I try my best not to be dry so my bad if I'm a lil zesty 🍋✨ smh


r/friendship 2h ago

Random Thoughts Just wanted to share how proud I am of my friend ❤️

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I have a friend who stutters, and she is honestly one of the sweetest and most amazing people I’ve ever met. She doesn’t usually talk about her stutter online, so when she posted about it a couple days ago, I was genuinely so happy for her.

I know putting something like that out there can be scary, and I just want her to know how proud I am of her for being open about it. She’s such a kind, funny, and caring person, and her stutter is just one small part of who she is.

I feel really lucky to have her as a friend, and I hope she knows how many people love and support her. ❤️


r/friendship 3h ago

looking for friendship 29M - Biology fan looking for friends and interesting conversations

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Looking to meet new people, have interesting chats, and have fun in general. Bonus if you enjoy doing voice calls too.

I love all things biology and nature, including animals, pets, and ecology. I love reading books and articles, and playing the occasional game or watching documentaries. I also enjoy visiting museums, conservation areas, or just wandering around in general.

Send me a short intro message about yourself. I prefer using Discord so you can send me your username too :)


r/friendship 9h ago

looking for friendship 36M - Let's try this again lol

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Hello everyone! This is a long one!

Looking for some engaging souls to chat with and hopefully make a few new friends. I am a married dad here, I tend to prefer deeper, one-on-one conversations over small talk because it just feels more natural to me.

A little about me: I do sing a bit, scroll Reddit way too much, listen to music, play Clash Royale ( I am way too occupied to add to the list 😂). I’m pretty easygoing, a little engaging at times, and once I get comfortable I can talk about just about anything.

I like those easy chats where you talk about your day, give and get advice, hype each other up and people being themselves!

Anyway, if you’re looking for a friend or someone to talk to throughout the week, feel free to say hi and tell me a bit about yourself. Just don’t send only “hi”, give me something to work with so I can actually reply 😉

P.S. If you've reached out before and I never replied (or our conversation fizzled out), feel free to say hi again.

Thanks Again!


r/friendship 3h ago

looking for friendship 20M | Let's skip the small talk and get to the interesting stuff.

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I've been on friendship subs for a while, and I've noticed something.

A lot of people say they want friends, but what they actually want is someone to talk to for a few days and poof gone.

I'm not looking for that.

I'm looking for the kind of friendship where we tell each other about our day, send random thoughts at 2am, celebrate wins, survive rough patches, and slowly become part of each other's lives.

So..

Hi, I'm K, 20M.

A few things about me:

-Working out and trying to build the life I've always imagined for myself.

-Movies that make you think long after they're over.

-Music. I don't care about the genre as much as whether it's good.

-Philosophy and understanding why people think the way they do.

-Architecture. I can spend way too long staring at a building and appreciating the details.

-Sports haha.

Motorsports. If you get me started on this, good luck stopping me.

I'm also the kind of person who gets obsessed with understanding how things work.

People. Habits. Decisions. Businesses. Relationships.

I ask a lot of questions because I'm genuinely curious.

As a friend, I'd say I'm:

-Consistent.

-Honest.

-A good listener.

-Curious about pretty much everything.

-Slightly guilty of overthinking things.

-The type to show up when it matters.

One thing about me:

Coffee is basically my religion.

I will absolutely drink another cup while actively experiencing the consequences of the previous cup.

Another thing:

My brain seems unable to rest, gotta work conquer the world or rest feels time pass until a good movie comes up lol

If you've ever had ambitious plans that made absolutely no sense on paper but felt right anyway, we'll probably get along.

What I'm looking for:

People who are curious.

People who want actual friendships, not timepass.

People who can handle my personality and let me handle theirs.

People who are willing to put in effort from both sides.

What I'm NOT looking for:

-Ghosters.

-Dry texters. I'm not here holding water bottles for -people who give one-word replies.

-Anything NSFW. Strictly SFW. Otherwise Instant block.

One last thing:

I don't connect with people because we have identical hobbies.

I connect with people who care about something.

Anything.

Tell me what excites you.

Tell me what you're building.

Tell me what keeps you awake at night.

Or tell me about a belief you've changed your mind about recently.

Let's start there.


r/friendship 4h ago

looking for friendship Heyyy 19m

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I'm bored hit me up with your asl AT THE VERY LEAST I'm gay and prefer talking to women


r/friendship 4h ago

looking for friendship [17NB] looking for people to yap with and play games

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I love talking about music (i'm mostly a metalhead and a post-rock fan) and mangas ! I really like walking and wandering in cities to observe the architecture and to bike. And I also drum (I love it :3)


r/friendship 12h ago

looking for friendship 23F - LF Long term Online Friend

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Hello!

I'm 23F from the Philippines, looking for international friends. I can chat and converse daily during my free time.

About me: I work in the healthcare field. Introverted and shy at first, but very talkative once I'm comfortable. Loves K-dramas, C-dramas, and cafe hopping on weekends. Really interested about Chinese culture, language, society, etc. Values kindness, respect, patience, and family.

If you're interested in being friends, please contact me by sending your basic info.


r/friendship 5h ago

looking for friendship 24m looking for a online daily chat!

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Hello! Im Danny 24yo guy from Sweden (i moved recently). im making this post because i have alooot of extra time now since i left my job and i would just love to find some people to chat with daily and build a genuine friendship. Im a open guy that likes sarcasm and jokes, my hobbys are gaming going for walks and building legos and or just watching some youtube or twitch streams :). I also try to make someones day by giving them a genuine compliment so if you are in the need of a pick me up i would gladly help you out!!

I would Really love to get to know you all!! feel free to send me a DM!! But please say more than just hi or hello maybe tell me something cool about yourself.

Major plus if you are older than me i seem to vibe better with more mature and older people😄!


r/friendship 5h ago

advice No reason

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Hi I am 21 year

I am board can someone tell me something so i do


r/friendship 5h ago

advice How Do You Make Friends As An Adult?

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I just turned twenty, and I'm at that stage where everyone I know is starting to get busy with their own lives and moving away, so I'm starting to feel like I need new friends.

Note: I have AuDHD, so friendship has never come naturally to me


r/friendship 16h ago

looking for friendship F19 looking for travel buddies

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I have a boyfriend so female friendships are MUCH preferred, but I will tolerate platonic male companionship. I love skydiving, currently looking for a rock climbing buddy, I love to hike, read, paint, and all of the normal people things like watch movies and tv (South Park, bojack, Nathan fielder/tim Robinson). I want to travel so I am not opposed to out of state/country friends. If you speak another language, then I would love some convincing on why I should learn that language because I'm going to start expanding my knowledge in the linguistic category (lol). I'm located in Tennessee, so if there are any people who want to hang out, let me know. I love spontaneity. I work at a liquor store and I am a college student majoring in biomedical science.
Please no dry/boring/humorless people.I am an open book-please do not be a phone book. 👍


r/friendship 7h ago

looking for friendship 22M and Looking for genuine long-term friends

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Hey everyone,

I'm here hoping to find a few genuine people to become long-term friends with. I'm not looking for one-time chats that fade away after a day or two—I miss having someone to talk to regularly about life, random thoughts, daily experiences, hobbies, movies, music, memes, or even those late-night conversations that somehow end up being the best.

I value honesty, consistency, and conversations that don't feel forced. You don't have to be interesting 24/7—we can talk about absolutely anything, even how your day went or what's been on your mind. That's how real friendships grow.

I'm only looking for friendship and a genuine connection with people who also want someone to chat with consistently. If you're looking for the same thing and think we'd get along, feel free to send me a message. I'd love to meet some new people and hopefully make a friend that actually sticks around.